Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Jaconé. We’ve got a 16-day window, and the first good session isn’t far off.

Tuesday morning (18 August) is a solid start. The swell is a clean 5ft out of the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. Nothing too long, but it’s packing a moderate punch (combined energy of 372). The wind is a light offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, so the surface will be clean. This is a good, fun size for intermediate surfers, but it might be a little too punchy for total beginners. The crowds can get going here sometimes, so keep that in mind.

The next standout is Friday morning (21 August). Swell bumps up to 6ft from the ENE, with a slightly longer period at 8 seconds. The energy is building nicely (461). The wind is a light offshore again from the NNE (6 mph), leaving it glassy. This is the pick of the first week.

We hit a bit of a lull with some onshore wind and poor conditions over the weekend, but then it gets really interesting.

Sunday afternoon (23 August) shows a solid 6ft swell out of the SSW, but look at the period: 10 seconds. The energy is over 700 (712). That’s a moderate swell with some real kick to it. The wind is a cross-offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is a quality wave on the way.

Now, the real meat of the forecast is the Monday 24 August to Wednesday 26 August run. Monday morning has 7ft from the SSW with a 12-second period (energy 1022). That’s a strong groundswell. The wind is a cross-off from the E at 9 mph. This is big, powerful surf. For a beach break, swell this long can get a bit straight, but the energy is undeniable. It’s a big wave day for experienced surfers only – over 8ft, especially on the Tuesday, where it hits 8ft out of the south with a 14-second period (energy 2637). That’s very strong energy. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 12-16 mph, but it’s a clean, strong offshore breeze. Wednesday morning (26 August) is still excellent, with 6ft from the south and a 12-second period (energy 1034), with a light cross-off from the NNW. This is another standout session for the experienced crew.

Thursday morning (27 August) is a great catch-up day for the rest of us. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the south, still with a long 12-second period (energy 633). The wind is a glassy offshore from the NE, so conditions will be epic. This is a really good window for intermediate surfers.

After that, the surf fades back down to smaller, cleaner waves through the end of the month and into the first week of September, but nothing that jumps out as a must-surf session. The water temperature here is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Overall, the absolute best on offer is the window from Tuesday 26 August morning through Thursday 27 August morning. That’s consistent, long-period groundswell with light to offshore winds. If you’re an experienced surfer, Tuesday the 25th is the biggest, but the 26th is the one that’s both powerful and clean. For the intermediate surfer, Thursday the 27th is the stand-out, forgiving gem.

Rusty.

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